Many people have a cold constitution, especially among women. When winter arrives and the weather turns cold, a chill can cause discomfort in the stomach. Drinking a little warm water can alleviate this, which in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is referred to as Pi Wei Xu Han (Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency). What is Spleen … Read more
The liver is a very important organ in our body for detoxification. If people often experience anger and depression, it can harm the liver. This leads to a condition known as “Liver Qi Stagnation” (gan yu qi zhi), which is a term used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Today, we will explore what Liver Qi … Read more
If people suppress their emotions too much, it can lead to gan yu (liver qi stagnation), which in turn affects deeper health. We know that there are many causes of tumors, and emotional factors are one of them. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) states that “all diseases arise from qi.” Conditions such as thyroid nodules, breast … Read more
The liver is a very important organ in our body for detoxification. When people frequently experience anger and depression, it can harm the liver. This leads to a condition known as gan yu qi zhi (肝郁气滞), which is a term used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Today, we will explore what liver qi stagnation is … Read more
The human heart is filled with unresolved conflicts; understanding oneself is the most challenging task, and resolving inner doubts has perplexed many who consider themselves clever. Without answers and in vain pursuit, one may experience frustration and disappointment, all of which can lead to the onset of depression. Long-term emotional discomfort can cause liver qi … Read more
Hey, friends! In the past two years, the overall environment has not been good, and many people have complained to me about feeling overwhelmed by stress, feeling like they can hardly “live on”. Every day, they are shrouded in pessimistic emotions, doing things they are unwilling to do, and their tempers are getting worse.As a … Read more
On March 11, 2022, I gave a public lecture in a live video session, explaining methods to cope with damp-heat issues at home. After the live session, several enthusiastic friends (who have established the Zide Editorial Department and are continuously recruiting like-minded individuals) helped transcribe the recording into a manuscript. I then adapted the manuscript, … Read more
Today，with the continuous improvement of medical standards，many diseases can be accurately diagnosed、and cured，but in ancient times，due to limited medical conditions，it was difficult for people to obtain scientific treatment，which is also why ancient people had shorter lifespans。However，from the perspective of medical development，although ancient medical techniques were not as advanced as today’s medical technology，they made significant contributions … Read more
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Dao Yin An Qiao is one of the six subtle techniques of ancient Chinese medicine, not a folk art. Some people believe that the treatment of acupuncture points is no different from the “tuina, massage, guasha, and cupping” found everywhere, just that the techniques are better, the teachers are more serious, and the effects are … Read more